Nature and people - as a family-run outdoor company, we focus on both. Our CEO Markus Zanier spends every free minute in the mountains of Tyrol. That’s where we feel at home. That’s where we feel comfortable. We want to protect the natural and cultural space of our home, our playground, and preserve it for our children and grandchildren.

The first ClimatePartner-certified glove brand in the world comes from Tyrol

Out of conviction and responsibility, we have therefore voluntarily set ourselves sustainability standards based on the so-called SDGs of the United Nations: The SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals, sdgs.un.org) are 17 goals for sustainable peace, prosperity and the protection of our planet. As a consequence of these self-imposed SDGs, we have been the world's first climate-neutral glove brand since 2019 and the first ClimatePartner-certified glove brand since 2023.

We avoid and reduce CO2

Based on our carbon footprint, we can identify areas of the company that make it possible to reduce and avoid emissions: For example, through green electricity and energy efficiency. We question the ecological footprint in all our business decisions. Our travel behaviour and also the means of transport have changed a lot as a result!

Where we as manufacturers see great potential and invest a lot of time in sourcing: The processing of climate-friendly materials. For our mountain sports line, for example, local Tirolwool has proven to be an ideal, hygienic and breathable insulation material. Our long-standing partner Primaloft supplies 100% recycled insulation materials and was a pioneer for ecological fibres. Sympatex is also an ecological, fully recyclable material - a waterproof membrane. Loden from Austria is a pleasure to work with for us as a traditional Tyrolean company. Since the 20/23 collection onwards, we also offer gloves with the recycled and PFC-free GORE-TEX laminate.

Offsetting unavoidable CO2 emissions

We offset all unavoidable emissions through internationally recognised climate protection projects. As a traditional Tyrolean company, ZANIER is firmly rooted in the local mountain world and therefore supports a climate protection project in the Alps. Winter sports and tourism have a symbiotic economy, the Vitalpin ClimateInvest builds bridges to a future in which people, economy and nature are in balance. On an international level, Zanier supports a climate protection project in China that helps shift electricity generation from polluting coal-fired power plants to wind energy. In this way, we are also setting an example outside the Alpine region. The Climate Partner ID of the Zanier company and the Climate Partner ID of the Zanier products transparently present the CO2 footprint and the details of certification and compensation

“Buy less, choose well, make it last.” – Vivienne Westwood

As part of our sustainability strategy, it is also very important to us to counteract the phenomenon of a throwaway society. We want to produce gloves that last a long time and do not need to be replaced due to their quality, design and functionality.

In addition to buying durable, recycled and/or recyclable gloves, the appropriate care or cleaning also has an impact on the lifetime of a product. With our tips for proper glove care, you can also protect our environment so that we can enjoy many more nature-loving moments together!

For us as the first climate-neutral glove brand, it is clear that we also harmonise our personal outdoor experiences with the environment. We at Zanier live our vision. For this reason, we also pay special attention to sustainable travel, whether professional or private, as well as to environmental and animal protection on the mountain. ‘We only have this one sphere to live with. We have to use it well,’ explains Markus Zanier. This is our personal commitment as a family business and the only right way forward.

Photocredits: bleed clothing, Gery Berger, Martin Lugger